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Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:26

A shame to be ashamed of. There is, as Paul tells us ( 2 Corinthians 7:1-16 .), a godly sorrow and a sorrow of the world; a godly sorrow working out a repentance never to be regretted, and a sorrow of the world which works out death. So there is a shame and humiliation which is profitable in the right way and to the highest degree, when a man comes into all the horrors of self-discovery, and is ready to declare himself, feeling it no exaggeration, as the chief of sinners. Such a shame is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:26-28

The shameless shame of idolatry. I. ITS DEGRADING INFLUENCE . It violates all morality. Is repeatedly affronted by the discoveries which are made of its wickedness and folly. It affects the whole nation from the highest and the best. The reason is debased and set at naught. II. CALAMITY IS THE TEST OF ITS PRETENSIONS . Whilst things go well with the idolater he forgets God or consciously dishonors him. But when he is overtaken with the consequences of his evil... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:27

And to a stone , etc. Stone ( 'ebhen ) is feminine in Hebrew, and therefore addressed as the mother. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 2:27

“Stone” being feminine in Hebrew is here represented as the mother.Arise, and save us - Whether it be idolatry or infidelity, it satisfies only in tranquil and prosperous times. No sooner does trouble come, than the deep conviction of the existence of a God, which is the witness for Him in our heart, resumes its authority, and man prays. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 2:26-28

Jeremiah 2:26-28. As the thief is ashamed As the thief has nothing to say for himself, but is perfectly confounded when he is taken in the very act, so the house of Israel hath no manner of plea wherewith to defend or excuse their idolatry. They, their kings, their princes Whose duty it was to have restrained them from such practices by their authority; their priests, and their prophets Who ought to have set them a better example, and have given them better instruction. Saying to a... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 2:20-37

Idolatry and immorality (2:20-37)In associating with Baal and other gods, Judah has broken the covenant bond with Yahweh. Judah’s unfaithfulness is likened to adultery (20). (Throughout the following chapters, Jeremiah makes repeated reference to the beliefs and practices of Baalism, and to the significance they had in leading God’s people into spiritual adultery and prostitution. For information that will help to understand Jeremiah’s teaching, see introductory notes to Judges, subheading ‘The... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Jeremiah 2:26

their kings. Showing that Judah was still in the Land, but in Jehoiakim's reign. their princes. Some codices, with Septuagint and Syriac, read "and their princes", perfecting the Figure of speech Polysyndeton , emphasizing all classes. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Jeremiah 2:26

"As the thief is ashamed when he is found, so is the house of Israel ashamed; they, their kings, their princes, and their priests, and their prophets; who say to a stock, Thou art my father, and to a stone, Thou hast brought me forth: for they have turned their back unto me, and not their face; but in the time of their trouble they will say, Arise and save us. But where are thy gods which thou hast made thee? let them arise, if they can save thee in the time of thy trouble: for according to the... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 2:26

26. is ashamed—is put to shame. thief— ( :-). Israel—that is, Judah (Jeremiah 2:28). read more

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